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jdog2050



Joined: 17 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:37 pm    Post subject: lost my passport, need help asap Reply with quote

I don't even want to theorize on where it went. What steps do I take starting now?
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PigeonFart



Joined: 27 Apr 2006

PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

when you know its lost for sure, call your Embassy and tell them.
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Fishead soup



Joined: 24 Jun 2007
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Step one- Go to the police station. If you can't speak Korean go with a Korean friend.

Step two- Find at least two pieces of Photo ID preferably a birth cirtificate and a citizenship statement.

Step Three- Find a photo shop that is willing to make certified photo's these are best done close to your embassy.

Step four get at least two people who you can use as a reference.

Step Five- Go to your countries Embassy with all the above information.


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kprrok



Joined: 06 Apr 2004
Location: KC

PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You probably also need a police report stating its loss. Contact the local police office and file a report. I'd contact the embassy first though. They can give you all the info. Don't wait on this. Start immediately.
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:52 pm    Post subject: Re: lost my passport, need help asap Reply with quote

jdog2050 wrote:
I don't even want to theorize on where it went. What steps do I take starting now?


The specific steps to take will depend on where you are from.

Your embassy or consular service will have a webpage that describes the necessary steps to take.
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think for the U.S. u need a police report and some form of ID. But, as Tom suggests, check the Consulate's website to be sure.
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Fishead soup



Joined: 24 Jun 2007
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:55 pm    Post subject: Re: lost my passport, need help asap Reply with quote

ttompatz wrote:
jdog2050 wrote:
I don't even want to theorize on where it went. What steps do I take starting now?


The specific steps to take will depend on where you are from.

Your embassy or consular service will have a webpage that describes the necessary steps to take.


The Canadian Embassy won't even talk to you until you provide the Police Report. You can get an Emergency six month passport if you really need it in a hurry. This may be neccesary if you can't get your documents together plus you need at least two people who can attest your identity.
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jdog2050



Joined: 17 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:26 am    Post subject: Re: lost my passport, need help asap Reply with quote

ttompatz wrote:
jdog2050 wrote:
I don't even want to theorize on where it went. What steps do I take starting now?


The specific steps to take will depend on where you are from.

Your embassy or consular service will have a webpage that describes the necessary steps to take.


Crisis averted; found it. Thanks for the timely replies.

Mental note: getting a safety deposit box by next week.
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Tobias



Joined: 02 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:49 am    Post subject: I did this Reply with quote

I make copies of my photo page and the visa page, just in case.

I also pencil in my contact info where I should. Koreans are good about returning lost passports. I say 'good'.

I know a klutz who lost her passport on her very first day here, but she got it back somehow.
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